DPS Trainer Recieves National Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    Megan Silverstrim, Cumberland County

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Cumberland County Emergency Services Training Awarded National Certification

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania– The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognized Michele Parsons today during their regular meeting.  Parsons is the Cumberland County Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Emergency Services Training Coordinator.  Parsons was recently recognized as a Bronze Level Trainer by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).  This is Parsons third time receiving this award.

To be eligible for this recognition first responders must become Indirect Authorized Trainers (IAT) for the CDP and complete an intense Train-the-Trainer course.  Upon completion of this program, responders return to their local jurisdictions in an effort to deliver a higher standard of training to area first responders.  The Bronze Level IAT recognition is awarded to trainers who deliver 10-14 courses that meet IAT training criteria within the federal fiscal year.

DPS facilitates and advertises hundreds of first responder courses each year.  DPS also conducts and participates in several dozen exercises each year as well.  For more information on the DPS training program visit www.ccpa.net/publicsafety

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